Jillian Ju, Arts & Entertainment Editor
MVHS senior Sudisha Kumar wins community service award from the City of Cupertino
The CREST Rising Star award recognizes an individual who has volunteered for three years or fewer
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The hidden history of Santa Clara
Sally Beaupre illustrates her experiences volunteering at the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum
‘Godspeed’ blesses listeners with its revelry
The Blessed Madonna’s first album overflows with life
At a passing glance
Rejecting the idea of passing can help us embrace our identities
‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!’ is a far cry from fulfilling
FINNEAS’ second album is a vulnerable shot in the dark
Homecoming 2024
Rewinding the 2024 Homecoming week
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ is a double dose of pure delusion
The ‘Joker’ sequel is a pathetic shadow of its former self
MVHS holds its annual Homecoming dance in the rally court
Students and staff reflect on the dance and location change
Class of 2027 wows the crowd as ninja stars
Sophomores emerge from the shadows with their spin on “Ninjago”
Words for things: emodiversity
How descriptive terms can help us break into our feelings
The thrift shift
MVHS Community members share their experiences with thrifting
Mandatory implementation of Ethnic Studies delayed until 2025-2026
As Ethnic Studies enters its second year of pilot, MVHS community members reflect on its impact
San Francisco Pride Parade 2024
The Golden City wraps up Pride Month with its annual LGBTQIA+ parade
The indie in-between
Students and staff share what indie music means to them
Pedestrian protectors
Discussing the role of crossing guards in student safety
Diss-graced
An interactive timeline of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef
‘Abigail’ bleeds its tired premise dry
Predictable plot, shallow characters and juvenile scripting hammer the last nail in the coffin
The art of losing
How I learned to redefine loss
‘Love Lies Bleeding’ oozes with carnal tension and heart
Director Rose Glass’s refreshing take on the noir genre tackles impulse and intimacy with power
Ricky Montgomery’s 2024 tour is much more than another Rick in the wall
'The Rick Tour’s' dynamic passion and intimacy was a complete experience
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ leaves audience bored and bamboo-zled
A poor script and predictable plotline result in the iconic franchise’s fall from grace
San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade 2024
San Francisco’s annual Lunar New Year celebrations welcome the Year of the Dragon into 2024
Treat yourself
Buying small treats for self-motivation can have large impacts
‘Argylle’ laughably fails its own mission
Matthew Vaughn’s creation proves to be too dysfunctional to be redeemed by its over-the-top comedy
Minor concerns
Minors debuting in K-pop raise concerns among MVHS community
Dessert Detectives: Tong Sui
Reviewing popular menu items based on quality and taste
The total package
Exploring the relationship between musical artists, their fanbase and their merch
Bad art and the room to improve
Exploring what it means to make “bad art”
More than skin-deep
Exploring senior Nathan Liu's experiences with and beyond eczema
Party like it’s ’73
Looking back at the MVHS class of 1973’s 50th reunion
50 Fresh Faces
The Class of 2027 shares its impressions of MVHS
WOKE
Exploring how the word "woke" has changed over time
Testing the digital divide
Examining how changes to the PSAT and SAT will affect MVHS